| Regimental number | 15632 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | c/o Mrs G Atkins, Sackville Street, Bexley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Atkins, Sackville Street, Bexley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 5, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/93/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near YPRES on the 24th July 1917, whilst the position of the 114th Battery was being shelled, one gun pit was hit with a direct hit which ignited the cartridges. This gunner assisted Lieut. GWYNNE in putting out the fire, preventing an explosion in the remainder of the ammunition. By his courage and devotion to duty set a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 15632 Everard ATKKINS |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
